Medical Officer Job in Kenya

Requirements for appointment

  • Be a Kenyan Citizen;
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
  • Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
  • Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases;
  • Performing medical and surgical procedures;
  • Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
  • Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
  • Providing health education;
  • Maintaining medical records, health Information and data;
  • Counseling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
  • Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns; and
  • Preparing requisite documents for registration.

How To Apply


Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. 

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:The Board Secretary,Kitui County Public Service Board,P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.Important information to all applicants

  Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Thursday 11th July, 2024;Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted;Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:

  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption CommissionHigher Education Loans BoardKenya Revenue AuthorityCredit Reference BureauDirectorate of Criminal Investigation

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity cards, birth certificates, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during the interviews;It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents;Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment and/or promotion, where applicable, to the current substantive posts during the interviews; andCanvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kitui on careers.kitui.go.ke to apply